Date:         Tue, 21 Jun 2005 09:41:50 -0400
Reply-To:     "Bostig Eng." <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
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From:         "Bostig Eng." <syncrolist@BOSTIG.COM>
Subject:      Re: Can a 90A or 120A alternator be used for welding?
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http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/on-boardwelder/index.html

I've tried coat hanger.. it worked to put a tack in place to secure a
missing master link on a chain, but anything more than that you're going to
be out of luck.. bring some 3/32 or smaller welding rod though and you'll
be in much better shape.


At 08:06 AM 6/21/2005, George Goff wrote:
>In a message dated 6/21/05 2:02:48 AM, mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA writes:
>
><< what is the harm in using the Vanagon's electrical system to do emergency
>field repairs?  I am talking about using jumper cables and a coat hanger to
>fix something in the back country. >>
>
>No harm, as long as you know a towing service with a 4X4 rollback.  Something
>like this is best done with an auxiliary welder mounted to your car's engine.
>  But, there's no need to invent the wheel, see:   http://www.zena.net
>
>Stay tuned, the next subject will be how to flux coat coat hangers.
>
>George